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TexasDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Texas.
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Whitetail Deer
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Deer Season | Sep 26, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 | archery | |
| Youth-Only Deer Season | Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 | firearms |
North Zone
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Deer Season - North Zone | Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | rifle | |
| Special Late Muzzleloader Season - North Zone | Jan 4, 2027 – Jan 17, 2027 | muzzleloader |
General Deer Season - North Zone: Covers most of Texas (approx. 90 counties). Bag limit 5 deer total, max 3 bucks.
Special Late Muzzleloader Season - North Zone: Applies to 90 North Zone counties only.
South Zone
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Deer Season - South Zone | Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 | rifle | |
| Special Late Season - South Zone | Jan 18, 2027 – Jan 31, 2027 | firearms |
General Deer Season - South Zone: Deep South Texas and coastal areas. Bag limit 5 deer total, max 3 bucks.
Special Late Season - South Zone: South Zone late season extension.
Whitetail Deer source: tpwd.texas.gov
Turkey
East Zone
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season - East Zone | Apr 21, 2027 – May 13, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey Season - East Zone: Gobblers only (no bearded hens). Eastern turkeys only. No hunting over bait. Matagorda and Wharton counties closed to wild turkey per 2026-27 regulations.
North Zone
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Season - North Zone | Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 | firearms | |
| Spring Youth Turkey - North Zone (Weekend 1) | Mar 20, 2027 – Mar 21, 2027 | shotgun | |
| Spring Turkey Season - North Zone | Mar 27, 2027 – May 9, 2027 | shotgun | |
| Spring Youth Turkey - North Zone (Weekend 2) | May 15, 2027 – May 16, 2027 | shotgun |
Fall Turkey Season - North Zone: Gobblers or bearded hens. Western one-gobbler counties limit 1 gobbler.
Spring Youth Turkey - North Zone (Weekend 1): Youth-only spring turkey weekend.
Spring Turkey Season - North Zone: Gobblers or bearded hens. Only gobblers and bearded hens allowed per 2026-27 regulation change.
Spring Youth Turkey - North Zone (Weekend 2): Youth-only spring turkey weekend.
South Zone
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Turkey Season - South Zone | Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027 | firearms | |
| Spring Youth Turkey - South Zone (Weekend 1) | Mar 6, 2027 – Mar 7, 2027 | shotgun | |
| Spring Turkey Season - South Zone | Mar 13, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027 | shotgun | |
| Spring Youth Turkey - South Zone (Weekend 2) | May 1, 2027 – May 2, 2027 | shotgun |
Fall Turkey Season - South Zone: Gobblers or bearded hens.
Spring Youth Turkey - South Zone (Weekend 1): Youth-only spring turkey weekend.
Spring Turkey Season - South Zone: Gobblers or bearded hens. Only gobblers and bearded hens allowed (not either sex) per 2026-27 regulation change.
Spring Youth Turkey - South Zone (Weekend 2): Youth-only spring turkey weekend.
Turkey source: tpwd.texas.gov
Mule Deer
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer General Season - Trans-Pecos | Oct 31, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 | rifle |
Mule Deer General Season - Trans-Pecos: West Texas Trans-Pecos region. Dates and antler restrictions vary by county. 3-point minimum on one side
Mule Deer source: tpwd.texas.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Texas state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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